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It's hot out and the last thing you want to be doing is blasting your hair with a blowdrier in the mornings. Summer is one of the best times to experiment with a variety of updos, chignons, brains and other summer hairstyles that keep hair out of your face and still look ultra chic pool side, beach side and during summer date nights.
At Zone Hair Gallery, we can't help but love these ultra stylish, youthful and easy to do summer hairstyles -- from short to long hair updos, we have you covered to beat the heat!
Messy and Chic Braided Chignon
This look really adds elegance to any outfit...

Contrary to popular belief, ombre is one of most low maintenance hair colour techniques to maintain. Because colour is concentrated at the ends intentionally, you can easily skip an appointment or two as your hair naturally grows out.
It's the reason why the French women love ombre and shun highlights -- it's just such an effortlessly youthful and chic look.
Our team at Zone Hair Gallery loves ombre and balayage and it's not hard to see why -- done right, it can look simply gorgeous and ultra-modern.
Here are our of our favourite ombre and balayage looks.
Edgy and French-y Ombre
Bangs...

Flirting with the idea of going blonde? The truth is, almost anyone can pull off blonde but it takes a few key techniques to get it right. With summer here, there’s no better time to shed the layers and lighten up!
Here are three types of blonde shades we love at our Vancouver hair salon and which colour suits which skin tone.
Fair Skin: Platinum or Golden
Platinum is one of those looks that looks gorgeous while also maintaining an edge. It requires maintenance and regular deep conditioning treatments to keep hair looking healthy.
The secret to getting Robbie’s beautiful golden shade...

Men’s hairstyles are definitely getting more creative after many years of the same old cuts and styles. Hairstyles are definitely longer and at times, edgier but still super wearable. Here are our top picks for men's cuts at our downtown Vancouver hair salon.
Longer Hair With Short Sides
This is a great look and a more wearable take on the pompadour look if you have tons of hair and are looking for a really up-to-date style.
Updated Classic: the Medium Length Cut
One of our favourites, this sticks to a tried and true classic with ample hair everywhere and even more at the top. Super versatile...

Found the haircut of your dreams? Great! That’s the first step in having a hairstyle that you will fall in love with — again and again. To keep the love going and get a style that truly fits your lifestyle, here are a few things that you will need to share with your stylist at your local Vancouver hair salon:
1. Your Personal Style Icons and Your Lifestyle
Letting us know which style icons or actresses you look up to will give us a lot of insight into your personal style or the style you aspire to. Whether’s it’s actresses that have a glamorous yet effortless look such as French style...

When we typically think of aging, we generally think of how to improve our skincare habits. A common misconception is that as we age our hair remains the same. Your hair needs just as much love and attention as your skin as you age, and here is how you can give it all the TLC it needs. Want more? Visit your home Vancouver salon to make sure that your hair is working for you, not against you (we can help!).
HAIRCUT
It’s all about the shape! Work with your stylist to find the best cut for you according to your face shape. A cut that enhances your natural beauty will instantly refresh...

From #RainbowHair to the man-bun, the other popular hair trend you couldn’t have missed this year is the pixie cut.
More and more leading ladies are now proving that short hair is back, fiercer and more girlishly beautiful as ever. Pixie cuts that were once reserved for only celebrities with strongest of bone structures are now seen on women of all unique characteristics.
Here are Zone Hair Gallery’s favourite pixie cuts in 2015, rocked by some seriously stylish celebrities:
Ginnifer Goodwin’s pixie cut is set with a deep side-part with choppy bangs to add dimension and flatter her face...

Hair Shedding 101
Finding too many strands in your shower drain? On your clothing throughout the day? Not to worry. We have you covered with the top tips to prevent it from becoming an issue.
RE-EVALUATE YOUR ROUTINE
Are the products you’re using in the shower the root of the problem? With a shampoo targeted at repairing your stressed locks, you will have stronger hair that will show visible signs of strength. We suggest using La Biosthetique Shampooing Actif N to get you back on the right track. Don’t let the words anti-aging get you down! This shampoo is formulated to provide a gentle...

Have fine hair? Craving major volume by the time your giant Christmas family dinner rolls around? It’s possible to get the glamorous, volumized mane you dream of in just a few days (or at least create the illusion of it!). Here are Zone Hair Gallery’s quick tips in achieving Victoria’s Secret Hair in less than a week:
THICKENING SHAMPOO
A simple tip to achieve voluminous hair is the shampoo and conditioner that you use. Although we often use more hydrating shampoos in the winter, if your hair lacks some oomph, mix in a volumizing shampoo. We suggest using the La Biosthetique...

Looking for a new colour to update your winter style? Look no further than these trending shades.
ROSE COPPER
Love rose gold? Not sure what it has to do with hair? This dynamic shade is a lighter red with a touch of pink that will stand out beautifully against your winter wardrobe. No matter the length of your hair, this red is on trend and easily wearable. Use La Biosthetique Protection Couleur Shampoo and Conditioner Copper-Red to maintain your hair until your next appointment.
BLACKEST BLACK
Love dark rich colours? This can be easily attained with dark locks. Smooth hair and a bright...